Historic Bridges in Virginia

2,504 bridges built before 1951 in Virginia still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 2,504 bridges in Virginia built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
BRANCH OF FALLING CREEK Virginia Poor 1947 79 6,293
STONY CREEK Virginia Good 1947 79 1,150
SUGARLAND RUN Virginia Good 1947 79 37,893
Greasy Creek Virginia Fair 1947 79 456
ISAACS CREEK Virginia Good 1947 79 232
NORTH RUN Virginia Fair 1947 79 6,220
POND Virginia Fair 1947 79 40
PINEY RUN Virginia Fair 1947 79 2,114
LEDBETTER CREEK Virginia Good 1947 79 68
SCHIMINOE CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 3,719
TOE INK SWAMP Virginia Fair 1947 79 5,728
TOE INK SWAMP Virginia Poor 1947 79 5,728
JONES RUN Virginia Fair 1947 79 7,439
DIASCUND CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 3,400
Mill Creek Virginia Fair 1947 79 3,908
LAZARETTO CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 601
MALLORYS CREEK Virginia Poor 1947 79 145
Mine Run Virginia Fair 1947 79 8,614
Rock Castle Creek Virginia Fair 1947 79 539
Sandy Creek Virginia Good 1947 79 341
CSX RAILWAY Virginia Fair 1947 79 319
Blackwater Creek Virginia Good 1947 79 27
Rush River Virginia Fair 1947 79 35
TINKER CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 10,471
Narrows Creek Virginia Fair 1947 79 26,261
Narrows Creek Virginia Fair 1947 79 26,261
MOORES CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 3,446
CARR CREEK Virginia Good 1947 79 3,142
COPPER CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 3,004
PAGE CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 7,953
TOWN RUN Virginia Fair 1947 79 4,466
TRIB CEDAR CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 7,953
4 STREAM Virginia Fair 1947 79 10,925
GREENDALE CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 15,759
Route 58 Virginia Good 1947 79 910
BROAD ROCK CREEK Virginia Poor 1947 79 100
BIG TOWN HILL CREEK Virginia Good 1947 79 16,577
HOOFS RUN Virginia Fair 1947 79 5,000
HOOFS RUN Virginia Fair 1947 79 1,000
NORTH RIVER Virginia Good 1947 79 75
SPOUT RUN Virginia Good 1947 79 8,222
BAILEY CREEK Virginia Fair 1947 79 300
SPOUT RUN Virginia Fair 1948 78 19,591
BLUFF CREEK Virginia Fair 1948 78 1,725
JOHNSONS CREEK Virginia Good 1948 78 1,241
BEAVER POND CREEK Virginia Fair 1948 78 4,485
Terrapin Creek Virginia Fair 1948 78 1,347
Stonewall Creek Virginia Fair 1948 78 48
BACK CREEK Virginia Poor 1948 78 3,476
Br. of Big Otter River Virginia Fair 1948 78 2,694

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.